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HEADSPACE VALVES
The Versa system has two solenoid valves in the standard
conguration. The standard valves are the Pressurization
Valve and the Vent Valve.
Pressurization Valve
The Pressurization Valve allows pressurization gas to ow
through the needle to pressurize the vial and sweeps the
system between samples.
Vent Valve
The Vent Valve allows the loop to ll with sample when it
is in the “O” position and it traps the sample in the loop
when it is in the “On” position.
VERSA HEATED ZONES
The 6-Port Valve
The 6-Port Valve is located inside the valve oven. This valve
has two positions that control the direction of sample and
carrier gas ow through the headspace.
Platen
The Platen is a heater that allows for sample equilbration
at temperatures between 25° C ambient temperature
and 200° C. The Platen has 1 sample equilibrating at any
given time.
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This instrument contains heating
elements. Touching any heated
zone during the operation could
cause a burn. The system’s
heaters will activate when
their setpoints are above
ambient temperatures. Keep
all instrument panels fastened
when operating the Versa.
Figure 1-12: Valves
Figure 1-13: 6-Port Valve
Figure 1-14: Platen
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